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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 722.46 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 722.46 and 156.88 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 722.46 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/722.46 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 722.46 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 113,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,339.52/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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